Benjimin Young
11-14-2006, 11:14 AM
First, I just joined the group so here is a quick bio. Before changing careers and migrating to a desk job, I had worked 20 years in the commercial construction sector however, I am new to doing fine woodwork, which is strictly a hobby for me. I have a 16x32 insulated garage/storage/workshop (not yet heated) and live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, so winter heating is a challenge. I was recently laid off but when I was employed, there was little time to enjoy the hobby and lots of money to spend on the workshop; new table saw, jointer, planner, router/jessem-table/woodline jigs, etc. over two years. Now I have plenty of time, no spare cash for the hobby and loving every minute of this temporary retirement.
I’v been milling reclaimed/salvaged wood and playing with the router jigs practicing on small boxes. I'd thought I take a step sideways and fix up the shop though. My plan is to build some basic jigs for the saw, router and drill press (have nothing yet) and then use these to help build better shop storage, workbench, etc as I find spare cash, or more reclaimed/salvaged material, the later is fun and somewhat fulfilling.
I have quite a few old books and magazines but thought the group may be able to assist in the idea/design end of things. If you have any plans/pictures/ideas that you can share, I would love to see them; cross cut sleds, miter jigs, safety jigs, shop storage, work surfaces, etc.
Having a blast;)
Ben
I’v been milling reclaimed/salvaged wood and playing with the router jigs practicing on small boxes. I'd thought I take a step sideways and fix up the shop though. My plan is to build some basic jigs for the saw, router and drill press (have nothing yet) and then use these to help build better shop storage, workbench, etc as I find spare cash, or more reclaimed/salvaged material, the later is fun and somewhat fulfilling.
I have quite a few old books and magazines but thought the group may be able to assist in the idea/design end of things. If you have any plans/pictures/ideas that you can share, I would love to see them; cross cut sleds, miter jigs, safety jigs, shop storage, work surfaces, etc.
Having a blast;)
Ben